Analysis

Insurers are increasingly factoring climate change into their investment decisions. But they are only at the start of a long learning process, finds Peter Cripps. This is the second part of a three-part series on how insurers are dealing with climate change

World leaders at the conclusion of this year's UN Summit on Climate Change (COP22) have agreed to accelerate both the implementation and the ambition of the Paris Agreement, despite headwinds brought on by the election of Donald Trump, reports Hamza Ali

Event

Staggering global growth has created an urgent need for investment in water infrastructure, technology, and services in order to maintain water supply to industries and populations alike. This is the wake-up call for a significant increase in funding for the utilities sector.

Event Information

Date: 5 April, 2017

Location: London

The event will cover a range of topics, including water security, the global water crisis, water as an asset class, global water utilities rehabilitation, water regulation, water and the evolving green bonds market, seeking alpha in water, looking to the future

COP 22

World leaders at the conclusion of this year's UN Summit on Climate Change (COP22) have agreed to accelerate both the implementation and the ambition of the Paris Agreement, despite headwinds brought on by the election of Donald Trump, reports Hamza Ali

INGThe entry into force of last year's Paris Agreement was a great achievement but, it is just the start. A huge amount of investment is needed to meet climate targets by cutting emissions, and to help countries to adapt to the changing climate, and most of it is going to come from the private sector.